1959 BMW 507 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, both 1959 BMW 507 and 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 507 | Tipo 61 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2210 mm |
